1. Who among the following is elected by an electoral college comprising the elected members of both the Houses of Parliament and the Legislative Assemblies of the States?
President of India
2. The Vice-President of India is elected by an electoral college comprising the members of ___
both Houses of Parliament
3. Can there be a common High Court for two or more states?
Yes
4. Who among the following is not appointed by the President of India?
Speaker of the Lok Sabha
5. Who among the following has been empowered by the Constitution of India to seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on questions of law or fact of public importance?
President of India
6. Which one of the following is not a feature of the Indian Constitution?
Presidential government
7. Which one of the following can be abolished by an Act of Parliament but not dissolved?
Legislative Councils
8. The President may nominate to the Lok Sabha ____ members of the Anglo-Indian community If he is of the opinion that the community is not adequately represented In the House.
Two
9. Hindi was declared the Official Language of India under Article ____.
343
10. Who among the following was not a member of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly of India?
Jawaharlal Nehru
11. The President issues ordinances on the advice of the ___
Union Council of Ministers
12. When Mrs. Gandhi became Prime Minister in 1965 she was a member of ___
Rajya Sabha
13. The Legislative Council has a tenure of ___
A permanent nature
14. The Attorney General for India holds office during the pleasure of the ___
President of India
15. The first woman Governor of a State was ___
Mrs. Sarojini Naidu
16. The President can remove an individual Minister from the Council of Ministers only on the advice of the ___
Prime Minister
17. The President can remove the Chief Election Commissioner from office on the advice of ___
Parliament
18. When the Prime Minister tenders his resignation the ___ remains automatically dissolved
Union Cabinet
19. How can a Judge of the Supreme Court be removed?
A Judge of the Supreme Court can be removed by the President only upon a joint address by both Houses of Parliament
20. Article ____ of the Constitution deals with the procedure for amendment of the Indian Constitution
368
21. The maximum number of Judges (excluding the Chief Justice) that can be appointed in the Supreme Court of India is ___
25
22. The absolute minimum number of times that Union Parliament must meet every year is ___
2
23. Parliament can legislate on matters in the State List by the ___ passing a two-thirds majority resolution
Rajya Sabha
24. Why India is called a federal state?
India is a federal state because of the sharing of power between the Centre and the States
25. The first Chief Election Commissioner of India was ___
Sukumar Sen
26. Finance Commission is appointed by the President of India after every ___
5 years
27. The first proclamation of Emergency under Article 352 was made by the President on ___
October 26, 1962
28. The residuary powers (i.e. the powers not listed) under the Constitution vest with the ___
Union Parliament
29. Do the State Legislatures have any authority to propose amendments to the Constitution?
No
30. Who among the following is elected by an electoral college comprising the elected members of both the Houses of Parliament and the Legislative Assemblies of the States?
1. The post of Registrar of a State High Court can be ruled up only by the ___
Chief Justice of the High Court
2. According to the Constitution, there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise ___
the President
3. Which among the following subjects is included in the Concurrent List of the Constitution?
Newspapers
4. The powers of a State Governor are analogous to those of the President with a few exceptions. Which among the following is an exception to this analogy in respect of Governor's powers?
He can declare a state of emergency in the State, if he is satisfied that an abnormal situation has arisen
5. Under the country's judicial system the State High Courts come directly under the ___
Supreme Court of India
6. The emoluments and allowances of a State Governor shall not be ______ during his term of office.
diminished
7. Which among the following functions under the principle of collective responsibility?
Union Council of Ministers
8. If the ___of the Indian Constitution is violated the Supreme Court alone can help.
Preamble
9. Preventive Detention for a period of more than two months can be ordered only on the recommendation of an Advisory Board whose Chairman shall be a judge of the ___
High Court
10. In case of a difference of opinion between a Chief Minister and the Governor regarding the inclusion of a particular person in the Council of Ministers the final say rests with the ___
Chief Minister
11. Writs are issued by ___
Supreme Court and High Courts
12. What is the maximum strength prescribed for the State Legislative Assembly?
500
13. A political party will be treated as recognised in a State only if it has been engaged in Political activity Cora continuous period of ____ years.
five
14. The Constitution has not laid down a comprehensive law relating to citizenship of India. The power to enact such law is left to the ___
Union Parliament
15. The idea of Lokpal is taken from ___
Scandinavian Countries
16. Which Article of the Constitution had the unique distinction of having been adopted by the Constituent Assembly with cries of "Mahatma Gandhi ki Jai"?
17
17. Right to Education became a Fundamental Right on ___
April 1, 2010
18. Of the following ex-Presidents who had served as Indian Ambassador to the erstwhile Soviet Union?
Dr S Radhakrishnan
19. Which Prime Ministers did not face the Union Parliament even once?
Charan Singh
20. A Constitution Amendment BW after being passed by the Rajya Sabha is pending before a Select Committee of the Lok Sabha. Meanwhile the Parliament is dissolved. What happens to the bill?
The bill lapses on the dissolution of Parliament
21. According to the Table of Precedence published by the Union Government the Attorney-General for India occupies the _____ place.
eleventh
22. The strength of the Council of Ministers in the State is determined by ___
the State Chief Minister
23. Which state became the 25th State of India?
Goa
24. Who among the following dignitaries cannot be impeached?
Vice-President
25. Which among the following does not fall within the jurisdiction of the Indian Parliament?
Foreign pilgrimage
26. A person who otherwise qualifies for appointment as a High Court Judge must have been an Advocate of a High Court for not less than ___
10 years
27. A foreigner residing in India does not have the right to vote at the time of elections to the ___
Lok Sabha
28. The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the States fail under its ___
Original Jurisdiction
29. The salary and perquisites enjoyed by the President of India are determined by the ___
Parliament
30. What is Habeas Corpus?
a writ which facilitates a prisoner to appear in a court for speedy trial or release on bail
1. Who proposed an idea to have a constitution in 1934?
MN Roy proposed an idea to have a constitution in 1934.Manabendra Nath Roy was an Indian revolutionary, radical activist and political theorist. Roy was a founder of the Mexican Communist Party and the Communist Party of India.
2. When the constituent Assembly was formed under the scheme formulated by Cabinet Mission Plan?
The Constituent Assembly which framed the Constitution for Independent India was set up in 1946.The total strength of the assembly was 389.It’s first meeting on 9 December, 1946.
3. Who led the first session of the Constituent Assembly?
The first session (Dec 13 ,1946) of the Constituent Assembly lead by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru which was adopted after considerable deliberation and debate in the assembly on 22 January 1947
4. On July 21st …………… the National Flag was adopted by the Constituent Assembly
1947 [The design of the National Flag was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India in 1947. The National Flag of India is a national symbol designed in horizontal rectangular shape. It is designed using three colors such as deep saffron (top most), white (middle) and India green (lower most). The middle white color contains navy blue Ashoka Chakra (means Wheel of Law)in the centre having 24 spokes in the wheel.]
5. Diametre of the moon in relation to that of the earth is around
Onefourth
6. Which is used to alter AC current to DC current ?
Rectifier
7. Which is popularly known as ‘Dry Ice’ ?
Solid Carbon dioxide
8. Which is the symbol for ‘Tin’ ?
Sn
9. On which planet Spaceship from the Earth has already reached ?
Mars
10. Maximum limit beyond which a person can become deal is
120 db
11. Safety fuse wire used in domestic electrical appliances is made of wire of metal of _____
Low melting point
12. A piece of stone thrown horizontally from a height will have its path as
Curve
13. In a compound the proportions of constituents is found to remain
always fixed
14. The metal known as ‘Brass’ is an alloy of _____
Copper and Zinc
15. Which type of food is produced directly by Photosynthesis ?
Glucose
16. In producing Oxygen, Manganese Dioxide plays the role of _____
catalyst
17. The disease ‘Small Pox’ is caused by _____
virus
18. Fishes breathe through using their _____
gill
19. If an object is kept between two mirrors facing each other then the images of the object will be _____ (Mirrors not parallel)
numerous
20. The angle of the latitude on the North pole is _____
90° N
21. A solid ball of which one of the following metals will not float on mercury ?
Gold
22. Chemical name of ‘Muriatic Acid’ is _____
hydrochloric acid
23. Nicotine is found in the leaves of _____
Tobacco
24. Gene is found to remain present in a human being inside ?
Chromosome
25. Hit required to make 5 gram of 0°C water to boil at normal pressure_____
500 calorie
26. Energy which a body has on account of its motion is called _____
Kinetic Energy
27. Gas remaining inside coal field is _____
methane
28. The conversion of milk to curd is aided by _____
An economic system in which both the private enterprise and a degree of state monopoly (usually in public services, defense, infrastructure, and basic industries) coexist. All modern economies are mixed where the means of production are shared between the private and public sectors. Also called dual economy.
2. What is capitalist economy?
Capitalism is an economic system in which capital goods are owned by private individuals or businesses. The production of goods and services is based on supply and demand in the general market (market economy), rather than through central planning (planned economy or command economy).
3. What is open economy?
An open economy is an economy in which there are economic activities between the domestic community and outside. People and even businesses can trade in goods and services with other people and businesses in the international community, and funds can flow as investments across the border.
4. What is closed economy?
A closed economy is self-sufficient, which means no imports come into the country and no exports leave the country. A closed economy's intent is to provide domestic consumers with everything they need from within the country's borders.
5. What is economic growth?
Economic growth is an increase in the capacity of an economy to produce goods and services, compared from one period of time to another. It can be measured in nominal or real terms, the latter of which is adjusted for inflation. Traditionally, aggregate economic growth is measured in terms of gross national product (GNP) or gross domestic product (GDP), although alternative metrics are sometimes used.
6. What is the definition of economics?
Economics is a social science that deals with the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. Economics focuses heavily on the four factors of production, which are land, labor, capital, and enterprise.
7. What is micro economics?
Microeconomics is the study of individuals, households and firms' behavior in decision making and allocation of resources. It generally applies to markets of goods and services and deals with individual and economic issues.
8. What is macro economics?
Macroeconomics is a branch of the economics that studies how the aggregate economy behaves. In macroeconomics, a variety of economy-wide phenomena is thoroughly examined such as inflation, price levels, rate of growth, national income, gross domestic product (GDP) and changes in unemployment.
9. What is disinflation?
Disinflation is a decrease in the rate of inflation – a slowdown in the rate of increase of the general price level of goods and services in a nation's gross domestic product over time. ... Disinflation occurs when the increase in the “consumer price level” slows down from the previous period when the prices were rising.
10. What is reflation?
Reflation is a fiscal or monetary policy, designed to expand a country's output and curb the effects of deflation, which usually occurs after a period of economic uncertainty or a recession. As such, the term "reflation" is also used to describe the first phase of economic recovery after a period of contraction.
11.
Reflation policies can include reducing taxes, changing the money supply and lowering interest rates. Furthermore, reflation is a long-term shift, often characterized by a prolonged reacceleration in economic prosperity that aims to reduce any excess capacity in the labor market.
12. What is consumer price index?
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, such as transportation, food and medical care. It is calculated by taking price changes for each item in the predetermined basket of goods and averaging them. Changes in the CPI are used to assess price changes associated with the cost of living; the CPI is one of the most frequently used statistics for identifying periods of inflation or deflation.
13. What is wholesale price index?
Wholesale Price Index (WPI) represents the price of goods at a wholesale stage i.e. goods that are sold in bulk and traded between organizations instead of consumers.
14. What is index of industrial production?
The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is an index which shows the growth rates in different industry groups of the economy in a stipulated period of time
15. What is human development index?
The Human Development Index (HDI) is a statistical tool developed by the United Nations to measure and rank countries' levels of social and economic development. The social and economic dimensions of a country are based on the health of people, their level of education attainment and their standard of living. This index makes it possible to follow changes in development levels over time and to compare the development levels of different countries.
16. What are public receipts?
The public receipts or capital receipts are loans raised by the Government from the general public. The loans received from foreign Governments and bodies, disinvestment receipts and recoveries of loans from State and Union Territory Governments and other parties are also part of capital receipts.
17. What are revenue receipts?
Government receipts which neither (i) create liabilities nor (ii) reduce assets are called revenue receipts. These are proceeds of taxes, interest and dividend on government investment, cess and other receipts for services rendered by the government. Government revenue is the means for government expenditure.
18. What is balance of trade?
The balance of trade is the difference between the value of a country's imports and exports for a given period. The balance of trade is the largest component of a country's balance of payments. Economists use the BOT to measure the relative strength of a country's economy.
19. What is balance of payments?
The balance of payments (BOP) is the method countries use to monitor all international monetary transactions at a specific period. Usually, the BOP is calculated every quarter and every calendar year. These transactions consist of imports and exports of goods, services and capital, as well as transfer payments such as foreign aid and remittances. A country's balance of payments and its net international investment position together constitute its international accounts.
20. What is export import(exim) policy 2002-07?
The EXIM Policy for 2002-07 which came in effect on 1st April, 2002 was the first policy which had to be formulated keeping in view all the commitment India had made under the WTO. In 2001, all quantitative restrictions on imports were removed.
21. What is special economic zone?
A special economic zone (SEZ) is an area in which business and trade laws are different from the rest of the country. SEZs are located within a country's national borders, and their aims include: increased trade, increased investment, job creation and effective administration. A special economic zone is an area in a country that is subject to unique economic regulations that differ from other areas in the same country. The SEZ regulations tend to be conducive to foreign direct investment. Conducting business in an SEZ typically implies that the company will receive tax incentives and the opportunity to pay lower tariffs.
22. What are share price indexes?
A stock index or stock market index is a measurement of a section of the stock market. It is computed from the prices of selected stocks (typically a weighted average). It is a tool used by investors and financial managers to describe the market, and to compare the return on specific investments. Some of the important indices in India are: Benchmark indices – BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty.
23. What is scheduled bank?
Scheduled banks are a banking corporation whose minimum paid up capital is Rs. 25 lakhs and does not harm the interest of the depositors. They are Listed in the second schedule. Maintained with RBI. Scheduled banks are allowed to borrow money from RBI for regular banking purposes. Returns To be submitted periodically. It can become a member of clearing house.
24. What is non scheduled bank?
Non-scheduled banks are the banks which do not comply with the rules specified by the Reserve Bank of India, or say the banks which do not come under the category of scheduled banks. Not-listed in any schedule. Maintained with them. Non-Scheduled banks are not allowed to borrow money from RBI for regular banking purposes. No such provision of submitting periodic returns. It cannot become member of clearing house.
25. When and who first did nationalization of banks?
In 1969 by PM Indira Gandhi
26. How many banks were nationalized in 1969?
14 banks (central bank of India, Dena bank, syndicate bank, Indian bank, bank of Baroda, Allahabad bank, uco bank, bank of Maharashtra, Punjab national bank, canara bank, Indian overseas bank, union bank, united bank of India, bank of India)
27. in the absence of ozone layer which rays will enter into atmosphere
ultraviolet
28. the sounds having frequency 20-20000 Hz is known as
Audible sounds
29. tha noble gas used in radiotherapy is
radon
30. which plant is called herbal Indian doctor
Amla
31. in the absence of ozone layer which rays will enter into atmosphere
2. Santhal and Munda uprising in 1899 occurred during which viceroy?
Lord Elgin II
3. Indian Universities act (1904) passed under which viceroy?
Lord Curzon
4. Partition of Bengal (16th October, 1905) occurred under which viceroy?
Lord Curzon
5. Who passed the ancient monuments protection act 1904 to protect India’s cultural heritage?
Lord Curzon
6. Who founded the archaeological survey of India?
Lord Curzon
7. Who passed the Indian coinage and paper currency act 1899 and put India on a gold standard?
Lord Curzon
8. During which viceroy swadeshi movement occurred?
Lord Minto II
9. During which viceroy Surat split of INC (split of congress between moderates and extremists, 1907) occurred?
Lord Minto II. The extremists were led by Lal, Bal and Pal and moderates by GK Gokhale.
10. Who passed Indian councils act 1909 and Minto – Morley reforms?
Lord Minto II
11. Foundation of Muslim League occurred in ___ under viceroy ___
1906, Lord Minto II
12. Newspaper act 1908 passed under which viceroy?
Lord Minto II
13. Transfer of capital from Calcutta to Delhi in 1911 under which viceroy?
Lord Handinge II
14. Who established Hindu Mahasabha in 1915?
Madan Mohan Malviya under the reign of Lord Handinge II
15. When did Gandhi came back to India?
1915
16. Who passed the Government of India act 1919 which is also known as Montague – Chelmsford reforms?
Lord Chelmsford
17. Who passed Rowlatt act 1919?
Lord Chelmsford
18. Jalianwala bagh massacre took place in ___ under the rule of ___. Fire opened by ___. ___ returned knighthood in protest. ___ was appointed to inquire into it.
13th April 1919 at Amritsar (Punjab); Lord Chelmsford; General Dyer; Rabindranath Tagore; Hunter commission
19. The home rule movement founded by ___ under the rule of ___
Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Annie Besant; Lord Chelmsford
20. Who appointed Saddler commission on education in 1917?
Lord Chelmsford
21. Who appointed Hunter commission to look into Jalianwala bagh tragedy?
Lord Chelmsford
22. What is national income?
The total net value of all goods and services produced within a nation over a specified period of time (usually measured over a period of one year),from the production of goods and services, representing the sum of wages, profits, rents, interest, and pension payments to residents of the nation.
23. What are final goods?
Final goods or Consumer goods are goods that are ultimately consumed rather than used in the production of another good. For example, a microwave oven or a bicycle which is sold to a consumer is a final good or consumer good, whereas the components which are sold to be used in those goods are called intermediate goods.
24. What are intermediate goods?
Material or item that is a final-product of a process, but is also used as an input in the production process of some other good. For example, sugar is consumed directly as well as in the manufacture of food products.
25. What are capital goods?
Capital goods are tangible assets that a business uses to produce goods or services that are used as inputs for other businesses to produce consumer goods. Said another way, capital goods are tangible assets, such as buildings, machinery, equipment, vehicles and tools that one organization uses to produce goods or services as an input to produce consumer goods and goods for other businesses. Manufacturers of automobiles, aircraft, and machinery fall within the capital goods sector because their products are used by companies involved in manufacturing, shipping and providing other services.
26. What is investment?
In an economic sense, an investment is the purchase of goods that are not consumed today but are used in the future to create wealth. In finance, an investment is a monetary asset purchased with the idea that the asset will provide income in the future or will later be sold at a higher price for a profit.
27. What is depreciation?
In economics, depreciation is the gradual decrease in the economic value of the capital stock of a firm, nation or other entity, either through physical depreciation, obsolescence or changes in the demand for the services of the capital in question.
28. What is per capita income?
Per capita income (PCI) or average income measures the average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. It is calculated by dividing the area's total income by its total population.
29. What is capital gain?
A capital gain refers to profit that results from a sale of a capital asset, such as stock, bond or real estate, where the sale price exceeds the purchase price. The gain is the difference between a higher selling price and a lower purchase price.
30. Who were the members of the Hunter commission?
Chairman Lord William Hunter, ex- Solicitor
General W.F. Rice, Additional Secretary to the Government of India (Home Department)
Justice G.C. Rankin, Judge of the High Court, Calcutta
Major General Sir George Barrow, Commandant of the Peshawar Division